EDWARDSVILLE - Margie P. Hollins’ sister called her hysterical and in tears. “They’re tearing down the church,” cried Marlene D. Peters. Hollins’ account of the heartbreaking scene is described in the story of the historic community in the documentary film, “WE BEAR WITNESS: The African American Legacy of Hadley Township, Mo.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the debut of Hollins’ “WE BEAR WITNESS” in the Lovejoy Library on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Dunham Hall Theater on the Edwardsville campus as part of SIUE’s Black Heritage Month events . The screening was followed by a discussion with guest panelists: Dr. John A. Wright Sr., notable historian/Fulbright Scholar/author of “St. Louis: Disappearing Black Communities;” Gwen Moore, historian/Curator of Urban Landscape and Community Identity of the Missouri History Museum; the Honorable Mayor Reginald Finney, first African American Mayor of
Ahead of Tuesday's snowstorm, MoDOT chose not to pre-treat St. Louis-area roads. While the decision may surprise some, officials say it's part of a strategic approach as the snow unfolds.
Though he's known for running to the hills, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson slowed things down during a surprise onstage collaboration with Pantera.Dickinson joined the reformed groove metallers during their concert…
Kat Beath of Ladue was inspired to build a life-size playhouse and jungle gym for her two daughters. It wasn't her first DIY project, but it was the most complicated she'd ever attempted.
ST. LOUIS - The Ville, a historic neighborhood in St. Louis, was once a thriving center for Black businesses and culture, known for institutions like Sumner High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital. Originally called Elleardsville after Charles Elleard, the area was annexed by St. Louis in 1876. By the 1920s and 30s, The Ville [...]
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
On This Day, Feb. 18, 1990…Queen frontman Freddie Mercury joined his bandmates at the BRIT Awards in London to accept the award for outstanding contribution to British music.It would wind…
LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]
With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]
Jack Nations Taylor died on February 8 in Desloge, Missouri, according to an obituary from the Boyer Funeral Home in Desloge. Taylor dedicated more than three decades to Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District students as a teacher and a coach of football, wrestling, and girls track. See the complete obituary.
ST. LOUIS - MODOT and IDOT are monitoring the roads Tuesday morning amid the ongoing snow. The departments face unique challenges due to the extremely cold temperatures. Both transportation departments are concerned that pre-treatment chemicals could worsen road conditions by causing snow to melt and refreeze. MODOT engineer Bob Becker explained that the cold could [...]
The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum has invested in the St. Louis bid, whose prospective ownership group is being co-led by billionaires Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffmann.
House Bill 807, also known as the "Save MO Babies Act," was proposed by Republican Rep. Phil Amato to create a registry of expectant mothers and adoptive parents to reduce the number of preventable abortions.
They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]
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